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VR training could change how future nurses treat dementia patients

NCT ID NCT06629844

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitas Airlangga Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) education program for 200 nursing students in Indonesia. The program uses videos, VR experiences, and discussions to help students learn about dementia and improve their attitudes toward people living with it. Researchers measured changes in students' knowledge and attitudes after a single 120-minute session.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality dementia education program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that VR is an effective tool for training healthcare students to better understand and care for people with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The program is only a single session, so long-term impact is unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

200 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Nursing students enrolled in the designated semester and courses that align with the program's implementation at Universitas Airlangga. Exclusion Criteria: \- Students who are not enrolled in the specified semester and courses or those who have prior experience with similar VR dementia education programs could influence the results.

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Conditions

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dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Education program on dementia Nursing students

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga

    Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia

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